SQL Server Magazine Spring 2001

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The Next Windows Materializes
In the March 15, 2001, issue of Windows 2000 Magazine, we tell you about the next major release of Windows 2000, code-named Whistler, which will incorporate the functionality of Win2K, Windows NT, and Windows 9x code bases. We'll discuss Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional Edition, the two client versions Microsoft plans to release. We'll also tell you about the changes the upgrade will bring on the server side.
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[Focus]

Whistler Comes Together

Preview the most significant changes slated for the client and server sides of Whistler.




[Feature]

10 Steps for Replacing Your Aging PDC

The author shares the steps she took to replace her aging PDC with a new one, all without the help of a BDC.

Going Wireless

Wireless Application Protocol and Microsoft Mobile Information 2001 Server bring the Web and applications to handheld devices.

Monitoring Network Traffic

Meet Network Monitor, and learn some tips for getting the most out of this utility.

NTFS Alternate Data Streams

Malicious users can easily take advantage of NTFS's alternate data streams. Will this breeding ground for computer viruses become a nightmare for Win2K users?

Working with IIS 5.0 Logs

Want to move Web site log data into a SQL Server database without compromising site performance? Here's how.




[Reader to Reader]

Delete Tempsetup.txt

Learn about a sensitive file left on systems after you install Windows 2000 Professional.

Logon and Logoff Savior

Find out the benefits of using Win2K's Run As command.

New Scripting Console

Find out about the JavaScript console in Netscape Communicator and how it compares with the same tool in Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Quadruple Boot and More

One reader shares his tips for configuring a system to run multiple OSs securely.

SP6a Uninstallation Woes

One reader shares an important tip for readers who need to uninstall service packs.

Synchronizing .mdb Files

Discover how to synchronize Microsoft Access Database (.mdb) files when you store the files in an offline folder.

VBScript Viruses

One reader shares some tips for safeguarding against VBScript-related viruses.

WinZip Alternative

Learn about eFront Media's PowerArchiver 2001, a powerful alternative to WinZip.




[Editorial]

Intel and AMD Battle for the Server

Having gained respect on the desktop, AMD sets its sites on producing chips for multiprocessor server systems.




[ForefroNT]

God from a Machine

Are you sure the source of unexpected solutions for your customers?




[Product Reviews]

Ecora Application Server

A hardware and Web application solution for documenting your servers in minutes.

Observer Suite 7.0b

A family of features for network analysis.

Storage Resource Manager Enterprise Edition

Easily and quickly solve your storage infrastructure management woes.




[Lab Notes]

Service Pack Management

Specialized service pack management programs can save you valuable time and energy.




[Inside Out]

Scavenging Stale DNS Records

Win2K DDNS gives you a way to delete old records from the DNS database.




[Tricks & Traps]

A Terminal Services RAS Solution

Find out how you can use the Rdpclip utility to transfer files between Windows 2000 terminal servers and their clients.

A WinGate Name-Resolution Problem

Discover how a WinGate proxy application running on Windows NT Server 4.0 might interfere with name resolution.

An IBM ThinkPad Hibernation Glitch

Find out how to wake a sleeping IBM ThinkPad from its long-term hibernation.

Boot.ini Switches

Learn about boot.ini switches and their uses.

Default Names of Desktop Objects

Learn how to use the registry to change the default names of several desktop objects.

Fast EtherChannel Setup

Find out how to add gigabit Ethernet capability to older systems.

ISPs and UCE

Find out how most ISPs handle unsolicited commercial email (UCE).

Norton AntiVirus Scanning Methods

Pick up some tips for preventing viruses, especially email viruses, from sneaking past Norton AntiVirus.




[TOP 10]

Tweak UI 1.33 Features

The powerful Tweak UI lets you customize your Win2K desktop and your system's usability settings. Here are Tweak UI's coolest features.




[Buyer's Guide]

1U Rack-Mount Servers

Learn what you need to know and who to talk to when sizing up 1U rack-mount servers.




[Lab Comparative]

Exchange Server Management and Monitoring Tools

Discover which of the six reviewed products would work best in your network to ensure the smooth operation of your organization's Microsoft Exchange Server system.




[Windows 2000 Pro]

Choosing a New Win2K Pro System

A new generation of faster processors can complicate your choice of a new system.




[Exchange & Outlook Troubleshooter]

Diagnostics Logging in Exchange Server 5.5

Delve into Exchange Server 5.5 diagnostics logging, which monitors changes to Exchange Server objects in the Directory Service and helps you bump up your security level.

Managing Exchange 2000, Part 3

Exchange 2000's new programming interfaces let you manage the program the way you want.




[Remote Possibilities]

Licensing Woes

Terminal Services are plagued with ill-conceived licensing policies that can wreak havoc on the life of an unwary administrator.



 

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